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KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Hemet, California, sponsored by KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc..

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About KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program

ACGME code
1400500919
Program director
Jose Penaherrera
Location
Hemet, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
926
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Hemet, California, sponsored by KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc..

In the latest application cycle the program received 926 applications and invited about 3.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 97% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs93%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White21%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Penaherrera
Program coordinator
Ann Allen
Coordinator phone
(951) 652-2811
Program phone
(815) 735-2769
Sponsoring institution
KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc.

1117 E. Devonshire Avenue Medical Arts Suite 209 Hemet, CA 92543 Open in Google Maps

KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program: frequently asked questions

Does KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program sponsor visas?

KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How competitive is KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program?

KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program received 926 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program located?

KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program is located at 1117 E. Devonshire Avenue Medical Arts Suite 209 Hemet, CA 92543. Its sponsoring institution is KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc..

Who is the program director of KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. Program?

The program director is Jose Penaherrera. The program coordinator, Ann Allen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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